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ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

Cat shelter in Santa Barbara, CA

The mission of the Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) is to save the lives of cats in Santa Barbara County by providing shelter, veterinary care, behavioral support, adoption and foster services, education and community outreach.
- In support of the primary goals stated above, ASAP also seeks to:
- Maximize community involvement through volunteerism and outreach.
- Reduce the population of stray, homeless, and feral cats through adoption, spay/neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return programs, redemption, foster care, and educational programs.
- Form strong partnerships with Santa Barbara County Animal Services and other animal welfare groups to promote animal welfare and related causes.

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Address
5473 Overpass Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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5473 Overpass Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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Adoptable pets at ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Norman's adoption status with email updates.
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Norman

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pocus's adoption status with email updates.
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Pocus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hocus's adoption status with email updates.
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Hocus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Starshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Starshine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sunflower's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunflower

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lacey (Mission 2)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lacey (Mission 2)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby Yoda (Mission 3)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Baby Yoda (Mission 3)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Santa Barbara, CA

Shelter FAQs

Santa Barbara County

Additional adoption info

Fees vary with special adoption events, but our standard adoption fee for an individual adult cat, between the ages of 6 months to 7 years, is $75. An adoption interest form/application and contract must be filled out by all adopters.
No adoptions are approved without visiting the shelter in person. Interest or application for adoption is not a guarantee. Volunteers attempt to match cats with an appropriate home setting/family, and adoptions are not first come, first serve.

Adoption application

https://asapcats.org/adoptions/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

Cold Noses, Warm Hearts

5758 Hollister Ave,
Goleta, CA 93117

Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus

5399 Overpass Rd,
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

California Coastal Horse Rescue

PO Box 1646,
Oak View, CA 93022

We'll also keep you updated on Sweet-tart's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweet-tart

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Windy's adoption status with email updates.
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Windy

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
SANTA BARBARA, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cobalt's adoption status with email updates.
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Cobalt

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
SANTA BARBARA, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Magic's adoption status with email updates.
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Magic

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Santa Paula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on WINTER's adoption status with email updates.
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WINTER

Australian Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Solvang, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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BELLA

Tonkinese

Female, 17 yrs
Goleta, CA

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